Have you ever wished you could turn on your computer hands-free, without the need for pressing the power button? Thanks to advancements in smart home technology, you can now power up your PC using just your voice, with the help of Alexa. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of setting up your PC to be controlled by Alexa.

What You Will Need

  • A computer running Windows 10
  • An Amazon Echo device with Alexa
  • An active internet connection

Step 1: Set Up Wake-On-LAN on Your PC

The first step is to enable the Wake-On-LAN (WoL) feature on your computer. WoL allows your PC to be powered on remotely. Make sure your computer and Alexa device are connected to the same network.

  1. Open the Control Panel on your PC.
  2. Click on "Network and Internet" followed by "Network and Sharing Center".
  3. Click on "Change adapter settings" on the left-hand side.
  4. Right-click on your active network adapter and select "Properties".
  5. In the Properties window, click on the "Configure" button.
  6. Switch to the "Power Management" tab and check the box that says "Allow this device to wake the computer".
  7. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Step 2: Install the WoL Skill on Alexa

Next, you need to add the Wake-On-LAN skill to your Alexa device.

  1. Open the Alexa app on your smartphone.
  2. Tap on the menu button and select "Skills & Games".
  3. Search for "Wake-On-LAN" in the search bar.
  4. Click on the Wake-On-LAN skill and then click on "Enable".
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to link the skill to your Amazon account.

Step 3: Set Up a Wake-On-LAN Command

Now it's time to configure Alexa to send the Wake-On-LAN command to your PC.

  1. Launch the Alexa app on your smartphone.
  2. Tap on the menu button and select "Routines".
  3. Click on the "+" button to create a new routine.
  4. Under "When this happens", choose the trigger you want. For example, you can set it to "Voice" and say "Alexa, turn on my PC".
  5. Under "Add action", click on "Smart Home" and select "Custom".
  6. Tap on "Control device" and select your PC from the list of available devices.
  7. Make sure the "Power On" action is selected.
  8. Click "Save" to save your new routine.

Step 4: Test Your Setup

With everything set up, it's time to test whether you can turn on your PC using Alexa.

  1. Ensure your PC is turned off.
  2. Say, "Alexa, turn on my PC" to your Alexa device.
  3. Alexa should send the Wake-On-LAN signal to your PC, and it should power up.

Congratulations! You have successfully turned your PC into a voice-controlled device with the help of Alexa. You can now enjoy the convenience of powering it on without having to press a single button.

Note: The Wake-On-LAN feature may not work if your PC is completely shut down, as it requires a small amount of power to receive the signal. However, it should work if your PC is in sleep or hibernate mode.

Disclaimer: Ensure you follow all safety guidelines and only use this feature on trusted networks.

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